NEWBURY BOARD OF EDUCATION
WORK SESSION
OCTOBER 30, 2007
PAGE 07-106
This is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the school district’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting.
The President called the Newbury Board of Education to order with the following members present: Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm.
Pledge of Allegiance
Additions or corrections to agenda
07-178 APPROVE THE AGENDA
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, to approve the agenda.
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
DISCUSSION ITEMS- To be moved to December 10 Regular Meeting
A. Definition of Excellence
B. Background Check Policy and Practice
C. Waiver of Fees Practice
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Persons who wish to appear before the Board and have not requested placement on the agenda seven (7) days in advance may speak to the Board concerning items for action prior to the New Business portion of the meeting. This public participation segment of the Board meeting shall be controlled by the presiding officer. Any discussion at this portion of the Board meeting cannot and shall not receive any Board action. However, before the Board will hear a complaint or criticism about school personnel, the complaint must be submitted to the Treasurer, in writing, at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting. The employee will receive a copy of the complaint, and the process prescribed in Board Policy #9130, Public Complaints and Grievances, will be followed.
NEWBURY BOARD OF EDUCATION
WORK SESSION
OCTOBER 30, 2007
PAGE 07-107
NEW BUSINESS
07-179 RESOURCES/EMPLOYMENT/POSTING/BOARD MEETING DATES
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Mr. Douglas, to approve the following:
Approve the Amended Official Certificate of Estimated Resources #3 from the County Auditor for fiscal year 2008. (Enclosures)
Rescind the motion of September 24, 2007, to hire Mrs. Catherine Jones as Proctor (F) 2.50 hours/day effective immediately due to failure to accept the position.
Approve a posting for a Proctor (F) 2.50 hours/day effective retroactive to October 19, 2007.
Approve the appointment of Dr. William Thompson as technology volunteer for the 2007-2008 school year. (Enclosure)
Approve a change in Board Meeting designation as follows:
November 5, 2007, Work Session – Home Economics Room
November 19, 2007, Regular Meeting – Band Room
Vote: aye – Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
07-180 ELEMENTARY HANDBOOK/HIGH SCHOOL CLUB
Moved by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, second by Mr. Grubbs, to approve the following:
Approve an amendment to The Newbury Jr-Sr High School Student-Parent Handbook, Article III, Section F. (Dress, Grooming, and Personal Appearance), 3., h. to add “Skirt length should be no shorter than mid-thigh.”
Approve the establishment of the Jr. High School Builder’s Club under the sponsorship of the Newbury Kiwanis Club. (Enclosure)
Vote: aye- Mr. Ayer, Mr. Blair, Mr. Douglas, Mr. Grubbs, Ms. O’Toole-Klemm
NEWBURY BOARD OF EDUCATION
WORK SESSION
OCTOBER 30, 2007
PAGE 07-108
Moved by Mr. Blair, second by Ms. O’Toole-Klemm, to adjourn the Work Session of the Newbury Board of Education.
CERTIFIED
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Mr. Larry Ayer, President
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Mr. David Hoskin, Treasurer
The next regular Board Meeting is Monday, November 19, 2007, at 6:00 PM in the Jr./Sr. High School Band Room.